Name: Ellen
Skill Level: Intermediate Advanced (I’ve been sewing for 38 years, lol)
Pattern: Jasmine
Blog: It’s a Sewing Life
Her post about the pattern: New Jasmine
What kind of fabric did you use? A vintage madras cotton I’ve had in my stash, plus some newly purchased linen for the collar.
How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? I really like plaids, and think plaids on the bias give a lot of interest, without a lot of work. I also fall into the older category (not that old, but definitely past my 30s, so I wanted it to look age appropriate and not too “girly”. I think the contrast and simple tie with the collar accomplish that.
What thoughts do you have about the project? I really loved this project, and found it easy to construct, but unique in appearance. It is definitely a top that will see a lot of wear for at least 3 seasons of the year!
Thanks, Ellen!
I’m older, too ~ 60 ~
Love all the sweet, scallops, and ruffles! Sadly, I burried my feminine self in a business suit, and swam with the sharks in a land office, when I could have been womanly and motherly.
My choice, bad choice.
Bring on the pink, girly things!!!
I haven’t got much time left to enjoy them.
Beautiful workmanship! Love the plaid.
she’s amazing
I have to say that I have a couple of things Ellie made, enjoy them all… She is a wonderful seamstress and I enjoy everything about this wonderful lady.
What a wonderful feature on a wonderful person and seamstress! What a cute blouse! love the feature!
I love the plaid….great idea!
By luck, I happened to be in Elle’s company the first time she wore her newly made Jasmine! It is tremendously flattering and superbly constructed — well done Elle :D.
This is by far one of my favorites. So cheerful, flattering and great fabric choice.
Oh my, Ellen is lovely, and with such great style! I’ve been struggling on the fabric for the Jasmine so it is great to see Ellen’s styling!
Elle that blouse is so cute1 Perfect fabric choice!
That is really lovely.
I love this! The plaid is perfect!
Congratulations Ellen. The top looks great and very flattering.